In this episode of UAO Goes Live, we explore how UniversalAutomation.org and the IEC 61499 standard are enabling groundbreaking innovation in industrial automation. Our guest, Renato Pacheco, founder of Brazilian startup Aimirim, shares real-world projects that demonstrate how open automation technology is transforming industries through portability, interoperability, and flexibility.Discover how Aimirim leverages UniversalAutomation.org’s shared runtime execution engine to build software-defined facilities, integrate IT and OT, and deliver data-driven automation platforms. From advanced process control and real-time optimization to digital twins, machine learning, and generative AI, Aimirim is proving that startups can compete with global players by embracing open standards.Key highlights include:✅ How IEC 61499 enables plug-and-produce automation and hardware independence✅ Real-world use cases in greenfield and brownfield projects✅ Building scalable industrial SaaS platforms for Industry 4.0About UniversalAutomation.org (UAO)UniversalAutomation.org (UAO) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to transforming industrial automation through open standards and shared source technology. The association manages the reference implementation of a shared runtime execution engine based on the IEC 61499 standard, enabling true interoperability between hardware from multiple vendors and portability of automation software applications.By providing a ready-to-use, vendor-neutral runtime environment, UniversalAutomation.org empowers companies to build flexible Industry 4.0 architectures, accelerate digital transformation, and maximize return on investment (ROI) through software reusability and hardware independence.The development of this runtime is governed by shared source principles, ensuring long-term compatibility and collaborative innovation. Members—including end users, OEMs, system integrators, and technology vendors—work collectively to create a global ecosystem for plug-and-produce automation solutions.UniversalAutomation.org is growing rapidly as more organizations adopt open automation to overcome vendor lock-in, enable IT/OT convergence, and support greenfield and brownfield projects. Academic institutions are also leveraging this technology to train the next generation of automation engineers.Companies and institutions that want to lead the future of industrial automation, develop next-generation control systems, and participate in a global open automation community are invited to join UniversalAutomation.org.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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